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DIPTERONIA sinensis
Tiny flowers and pinnate acer-like leaves. It is however the clusters of pale green becoming red winged seeds in autumn which make this plant stand out
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - leaves to 30cm (12in) long with 7-11 oval or lance-shaped toothed leaflets.
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White - greenish-white. -
Height - 10m (33ft) -
Spread - 10m (33ft)
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Tall Shrub - spreading shrub or small tree. Small flowers are followed by attractive fruit to 2.5cm (1in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none. -
Place of origin - central China. -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - erect, pyramidal panicles, 15-30cm (6-12in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf form - Pinnate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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Ovate
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
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Dipteronia - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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